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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Ojankaivaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes into the arena with Let it Rock- Kevin Rudolf blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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201 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Escobar Alexander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Ojankaivaja! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ojankaivaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ojankaivaja looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Ojankaivaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Ojankaivaja. Alexander drags the fight down to the ground.
Alexander controls Ojankaivaja momentarily but Ojankaivaja frees himself. Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Ojankaivaja any problems. Alexander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Alexander wants to stand but Ojankaivaja is controlling the position. Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ojankaivaja throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Ojankaivaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alexander postures up in Ojankaivaja's guard and throws a big left but Ojankaivaja blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ojankaivaja, pushing him back against the cage. Ojankaivaja tightens his grip and picks Alexander up, before dumping him to the ground. Alexander manages to land in guard. Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ojankaivaja on the ground. Ojankaivaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now. Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexander pushes Ojankaivaja off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alexander gets the takedown into side control. Ojankaivaja gets back to half guard. Alexander lands with a punch from half guard. Alexander is looking to advance position but Ojankaivaja won't allow it. Alexander tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ojankaivaja. Ojankaivaja regains full guard. Nicely done. Ojankaivaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Ojankaivaja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Alexander content to stall in guard here. Ojankaivaja had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alexander is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ojankaivaja Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alexander's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ojankaivaja thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Ojankaivaja has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alexander is defending well but eventually Ojankaivaja manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alexander has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sami Ojankaivaja!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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